The mountain trembled as the Dragon Ghost's voice roared from deep underground, echoing through the valley like a storm. "Elf King, this is my home now!" it bellowed. "Take your people and leave, or face a dragon's fury!"
Renjiro stood firm at the base of the Eternal Tree, his eyes sharp and unyielding. He crossed his arms, his voice ringing with authority.
"Dragon Ghost, you're the one trespassing on my land!" he shouted back. "Get out of my gold mine peacefully, and I might let you keep your miserable existence!"
A furious roar answered, so loud it made the elves cover their ears. "Arrogant Elf King!" the ghost snarled, its voice dripping with rage.
The ground shook violently, rocks tumbling down the slopes as the ghost's power surged. Cracks split the earth, and the air grew heavy with a cold, deathly chill.
But the Eternal Tree responded. Its bare branches glowed with radiant green light, bright as a summer forest.
